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An infection caused by a fungus, ranging from mild skin conditions to serious internal illness.
means A disease or infection caused by fungi growing in or on the body.
from Built from the Greek 'mykes,' meaning fungus or mushroom, plus the medical suffix '-osis,' denoting a condition or disease process — the same 'mykes' root that gives us 'mycology,' the study of fungi.
- umbrella term
- covers everything from athlete's foot to lung infections
- common causes
- Candida, tinea and aspergillus are among the most common fungi
- risk factor
- weak immune systems roll out the welcome mat
- stubborn guest
- fungi grow slowly, so treatment often takes weeks